FANTASY BASKETBALL

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant remained on the sideline, but the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't miss him much Tuesday. Even without their star, the Thunder still had more than enough firepower to torch the Los Angeles Lakers 127-117 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Brian McKitish updates his top-130 fantasy basketball rankings and offers player advice heading into the final stretch of the season. Roy Hibbert is among the players to consider dropping for a higher-upside option.